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Jean-Luc Kreitner

Jean-Luc Kreitner provides litigation and compliance counseling, helping to resolve disputes concerning both energy and the environment. Relying on his experience from the federal government, from full-service law firms, and from leading legal advocacy organizations, Jean-Luc regularly handles issues related to the Federal Power Act (FPA), the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and the Interstate Commerce Act (ICA). He has also managed issues pertaining to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Superfund (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and the Clean Air Act (CAA), amongst other statutes. After graduating from law school, Jean-Luc joined the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) as an associate attorney and later advanced to staff attorney. His work with ELPC encompassed appearances before state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the Michigan Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, on matters concerning both energy and environmental law. At ELPC, Jean-Luc also provided counsel in retail energy matters before state public utility commissions, including the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Iowa Utilities Board, the Michigan Public Service Commission, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Later, during his time in private practice, he also appeared before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin on a pipeline trespass matter. Now as a trial attorney in the Office of Administrative Litigation, Jean-Luc settles or litigates cases set for hearing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Insights PHMSA Announces Beginning of Discussion on Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Safety CEQ Finalizes Phase I NEPA Regulations, Rescinding Key Portions of 2020 Amendments; Phase II Still to Come EPA Sets August 31, 2020 Termination Date for COVID-19 Enforcement Policy Credentials Education J.D., New York University School of Law, 2016 Dean's Award Scholarship Staff editor, Environmental Law Journal Communications director, Black Allied Law Students Association Symposium chair, Environmental Law Society Member, Interview Preparation for Emerging Professionals B.A., Political Science and Sociology, Northwestern University, 2013 Bar Admissions District of Columbia Illinois Ohio Professional Memberships and Activities Co-Chair - Energy Committee; Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources (EENR) Community; District of Columbia Bar Association Emerging leader - Environmental Law Institute's Emerging Leader Initiative Vice Chair (Former) - Young Lawyers Section Environmental Law Committee; Chicago Bar Association Community Volunteerism Vice President of Membership - Toastmasters International (Club Number: 00005986, 27, Area D42) Chapter Member - National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Emerging Leader (Former) - Ronald McDonald House Charities

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Owen Agho

Owen Agho is an experienced data privacy and artificial intelligence attorney at the firm, whose practice sits at the intersection of law and technology and their combined impact on society at large. He advises clients on complex privacy, compliance, artificial intelligence, and technology-related legal matters, working with companies across industries to navigate evolving U.S. and international privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and various state privacy and AI statutes, helping clients assess regulatory risk and build compliant data practices.

Owen assists clients in developing and negotiating commercial agreements, including vendor and partner contracts that address privacy, security, and data-use provisions, and he supports organizations in responding to data security incidents, coordinating cross-functional incident response efforts and advising on notification obligations. He also counsels clients on the legal and regulatory dimensions of artificial intelligence, including issues related to AI governance, responsible deployment, algorithmic risk, and the intersection of AI with privacy and intellectual property law. His practice seamlessly blends legal, technical, and business perspectives, enabling clients to address privacy and technology challenges tied to new platforms and third-party relationships.

Before entering the legal profession, Owen gained valuable experience in higher education administration and business development at a technology startup focused on data-driven marketing and personalization, giving him a unique real-world understanding of technology and business operations that informs his legal practice. Owen is also an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, where he teaches a course on privacy and surveillance.

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Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.

Georgetown University, M.A.

University of Michigan - Flint, B.A.

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